Don't be overconfident. Each sword has a personality, and some are bloodthirsty (really, it's true). You will hurt yourself from time to time.

Block with flat of the blade, not the edge.

Keep out of reach of children.

Always remember: the sword is not a toy. The sword is not a tool. It is a weapon designed for a single purpose, to taste the blood of men. An action with a sword will have results, and those actions often cannot be taken back or undone. That is why the western sword is in the shape of a cross, because a man's sword is his cross, his burden, his responsibility, an outward sign of his manhood and the responsibilties he bears. If you cannot bear that responsibility, toss the sword in the garbage, for you are not worthy of it.

That was the lecture that Master Daniel Watson gives to everyone the first time they buy one of his swords. I think it reasonable that I pass it on to you.

May the road rise to meet youMay the wind be always at your backMay the sun shine warm upon your faceMay the rain fall soft upon your fieldsUntil we meet again, may God hold youIn the hollow of his hand

good advice,how ever i refuse to throw a katana in the trash, so disrespectful but i will take the gratest cair in useing it.i dont know why just because its a chen blade ppl hate it....is it really as bad as you all make it seem cause my understanding at the moment is that its good for wall hanging and NOTHING more but why would they bothere tempering the blade?